Chidinma Leilani Aaron has been crowned the Miss Nigeria 2018.

Chidinma, who takes home the ₦3 million prize, was among the 18 finalists at the grand finale on Sunday which took place in Eko Hotel & Suites.

Chidinma was selected by judges David Wej, Rita Dominic, Richard Mofe Damijo, Olisa Adibua, Jasmine Tukur, Grace Uredi, and Fade Ogunro, among others.

Dunu Chisom was named as the first runner-up, while Ameh Munira was named the second runner-up.

The new Miss Nigeria, who also contested in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant, will also take home a new car and a luxury apartment.